Dreamlinux

Dreamlinux
	Dreamlinux 5.0
OS family	Unix-like
Working state	Discontinued
Latest release	5.0 / January 1, 2012
Available in	English and Portuguese
Platforms	IA-32
Kernel type	Monolithic
License	Mainly the GNU GPL / various others
Official website	http://www.dreamlinux.info

Dreamlinux was a Linux distribution, a collection of computer programs that is designed for the use of the Linux operating system on a computer. The Dreamlinux distribution was made in Brazil, and is based on Debian, another commonly-used Linux distribution. Dreamlinux can be used in Portuguese.

Methods of booting

There are several ways to use Dreamlinux to run the Linux operating system on a computer.

Using a compact disc called a live CD, the computer user can start up (or boot) the operating system straight from the disc without installing anything on the computer.
The user can boot Dreamlinux in the same way from an external flash drive containing the programs, connected to the computer through a USB port.
The user can install the programs in Dreamlinux on a computer's internal hard drive and run them from there.

Graphical User Interface

Most operating systems have a graphical user interface, or GUI^{[original research?]}, which allows the user to interact with the programs using a graphical display. The GUI which Dreamlinux uses looks similar to the one used by Apple's Mac OS X operating system, with a toolbar in the center. The user can also download the "Engage" theme, which gives the toolbar some animated aspects.

Related pages

Other websites

Official Dreamlinux site Archived 2012-02-13 at the Wayback Machine. Additional archives: 2008-10-29.
Official English forum